As Olive and I were sitting along the shore of the Upper Rideau having a little afternoon picnic one day a few weeks ago, a pair of older ladies walked up to us. Smiling, I said “hello” as I kept playing with Olive. They both nodded and then the taller lady with salt and pepper hair and rosy cheeks . . .
A Halloween Hedgehog
Olive's second Halloween was a hoot! She was definitely a fan the handfuls of candy she grabbed from the bowls, but she wasn't completely sure of the strange and scary people walking around the streets of our small town. I think Daddy was pretty excited about the big bag of candy we came home with - . . .
A Child’s Book Review: Julia, Child
Okay. I have to admit that I totally purchased this book for myself and not Olive, but who could resist a quirky book that plays on the life of one of my butter-loving idols? This great book is not only a book about the joy of cooking, but the wonder of childhood, and, like the best cooking, is . . .
Nineteen Months with Olive
Nineteen months. One year and seven months. It’s starting to get to the point where saying the months really isn’t meaningful in terms of development – You are one and a half. You are a toddler. You are becoming more and more independent and self-sufficient every day. It amazes me. Rotating on the . . .
Autumn Apples
By now, I'm sure most of you have realized that fall is my favourite season of all. I yearn for that day when I walk outside and smell autumn in the air. I feel so free in the anticipation of the forthcoming changes. I yearn for cold sweater-weather mornings that slowly turn to tank top . . .
A Picnic for Two
I have wanted to have a picnic with Olive all summer long, but before I knew it summer was gone and fall was here to stay. She simply adores the outdoors just about as much as she loves to eat (seriously, this girl can eat)! I’ve had a few picnics in my life, however, I honestly cannot recall the . . .
